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Remix Your Product Images with ShopViz

Transform your existing product photos into stunning new variations with ShopViz’s powerful Remix feature. Unlike generating images from scratch, Remix takes your current product images and reimagines them with new backgrounds, styles, and contexts while preserving your actual product.

What is Image Remixing?

Image remixing is an AI-powered feature that takes your existing product photographs and transforms them based on your creative direction. Think of it as having a professional photo editor who can instantly:

  • Change backgrounds from plain to lifestyle settings
  • Adjust lighting and atmosphere
  • Add seasonal or promotional elements
  • Create variations for different marketing campaigns
  • Maintain your exact product while refreshing its presentation

This is perfect for merchants who already have product photos but want to create fresh, engaging variations without expensive photo shoots.

Step 1: Access the Remix Feature

From your ShopViz dashboard, click on “Generate Content” in the Quick Actions section, or use the navigation menu.

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Once on the Generate page, you’ll see two mode options at the top.

Step 3: Select Your Product

In the “Step 1: Select Product” section, you’ll see a product search interface.

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Start typing your product name or browse through your catalog. The search is instant and shows:

  • Product thumbnail
  • Product title
  • Number of variants
  • Current status

Click on the product you want to work with.

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Tip: Products with multiple high-quality images give you more remix options to work with.

Step 5: Collapsed View for Easy Review

Once you’ve made your selections, you can collapse the sections to see a clean summary of your choices.

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This collapsed view helps you:

  • Confirm your selections at a glance
  • Save screen space for the remix instructions
  • Easily change selections if needed

Step 7: Use AI Assistance for Better Prompts

Click the “Generate Ideas” button to get AI-powered prompt suggestions tailored for remixing.

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The AI will help you create prompts that:

  • Maintain product integrity
  • Suggest appropriate contexts
  • Include technical details for better results
  • Offer creative variations you might not have considered

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Step 9: Review Credit Cost

Before generating, check the credit cost displayed prominently.

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Remix operations typically use the same credits as regular generation:

  • Standard quality: 1 credit
  • High quality: 2 credits

Your current balance is shown for reference.

Step 11: Monitor Remix Progress

The Job Status page shows your remix being processed.

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Remix processing typically takes:

  • 30-45 seconds for standard quality
  • 45-60 seconds for high quality

The page displays:

  • Job type: “Image Edit”
  • Source image thumbnail
  • Processing status
  • Estimated completion time

Step 13: Save or Regenerate

If you’re happy with the result, proceed to the Content Gallery. If not, you can:

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  • View in Gallery: Save and manage your remixed image
  • Generate Another: Try different remix instructions
  • Adjust Settings: Change quality or size and retry

Creative Remix Ideas

Seasonal Campaigns

Transform summer product photos for winter promotions:

  • Original: Product on white background
  • Remix: “Place product in cozy winter scene with snow and warm lighting”

Lifestyle Upgrades

Convert studio shots to lifestyle imagery:

  • Original: Shoe on plain background
  • Remix: “Show shoe on urban street with city architecture”

Multi-Channel Marketing

Create platform-specific variations:

  • Instagram: “Create trendy, colorful background with props”
  • Website: “Professional studio setting with gradient”
  • Email: “Minimalist with plenty of negative space”

A/B Testing

Generate variations for testing:

  • Version A: “Bright, energetic outdoor scene”
  • Version B: “Calm, sophisticated indoor setting”

Common Remix Scenarios

E-commerce Refresh

“My product photos look dated”

  • Remix with modern, trendy backgrounds
  • Update lighting to current styles
  • Add lifestyle elements

Seasonal Updates

“I need holiday versions of my products”

  • Add seasonal decorations
  • Adjust color temperatures
  • Include festive elements

Market Expansion

“Targeting new demographics”

  • Adjust context for different audiences
  • Create culture-specific settings
  • Vary styling approaches

Budget Constraints

“Can’t afford new photo shoots”

  • Create multiple variations from one photo
  • Test different concepts quickly
  • Generate campaign-specific imagery

Advanced Techniques

Batch Remixing

Process multiple products with similar instructions:

  1. Select first product and image
  2. Create and save successful prompt
  3. Apply same prompt to similar products
  4. Maintain consistent campaign aesthetics

Style Consistency

Develop a signature remix style:

  • Document successful prompt formulas
  • Create style guidelines
  • Build a prompt library
  • Train team on best practices

Performance Optimization

Maximize your credit usage:

  • Test with standard quality first
  • Use high quality for final selections
  • Batch similar remixes together
  • Reuse successful prompts

Need inspiration? Check out our Remix Gallery for examples and successful prompts from other merchants. Questions? Our support team is here to help you master the art of AI-powered image remixing.